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Blgg
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Post Number: 208
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Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 06:51 am:   

... commissioned by Patek, Vach and AP in the late 60s, never used in a JLC watch. Foundary and dies purchased by AP later, still used by AP.

"in its day, the 920 was a remarkable engineering accomplishment. No contemporary Swiss automatic, regardless of thinness, exhibits the refined--and expensive--construction of the 920. And, inarguably, this caliber is among the most beautiful wristwatch movements ever produced"
http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631686780396906210

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